Little Woodpecker
A species of Veniliornis Scientific name : Veniliornis passerinus Genus : Veniliornis
Little Woodpecker, A species of Veniliornis
Botanical name: Veniliornis passerinus
Genus: Veniliornis
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Description
Photo By Lars Petersson
Description
The little woodpecker (Veniliornis passerinus) is a species of bird in the family Picidae, the woodpeckers, piculets, and wrynecks. It is found in a wide range of wooded habitats in a large part of South America east of the Andes, and generally common. Unlike other similar and comparably sized members of the genus Veniliornis, the little woodpecker lacks a contrasting yellow nape.
Size
15 cm
Dite type
Insectivorous
Photo By Lars Petersson